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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,968.76, 552,095.94 and 230,270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,968.76, 552,095.94 and 230,270.52 is: 317,853.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,968.76 : 552,095.94 = 230,270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,968.76/552,095.94 = 230,270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,968.76x = 552,095.94 × 230,270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,968.76x = 127,131,419,193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,131,419,193.69/399,968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,853.37

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